This little light of mine....

So here I am, an open book, for you to read. Today I don't have something funny to share but something that is near to my heart and it starts with this song...
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This song sums up how I feel about public education. I think that it is fitting. I see a movement happening for homeschool-which is great- don't get me wrong, I honestly thought that would be life. I had it all planned out! How we would take day trips and my curriculum would all flow together. Being an educator, I was of course excited to educate my favorite students in my favorite classroom! But that is not what the Lord had intended for me. Little did I know that going the Public Ed route would lead to such feelings of life on the outs. I don't know if any other Momma's out there on the world wide web feel that way, but I don't think that I know anyone else who is public. Or if they are public, they plan to switch to homeschool. Let me be very clear, this is not a post to bash HS momma, but more a support for all Momma's and whatever your choice is because never did I think I would feel on the outside.
I would however like it to be known that Public School is neither the Devil, or a poor choice for children. That is where the song comes in. God calls us to share with others about Him. And what a great training ground. Are they going to come across situation I may not like, you bet, but that is a perfect teachable moment. The same thing could happen at a park. I would rather start teaching them when they are young how to handle situations and how to share with people about their Lord. Am I worried they will swayed into doing naughty things, nope not really cause God loves them more than I do, and I am setting examples at home.
Are class sizes bigger than at home, you betcha, but they are having a great time. And I am always working with them on their homework at home too. A homeschool Momma encouraged me the other day and said they get the best of both worlds, they are still homeschooled, because I don't just send them off and consider it done, but they get all the excitement of school as well.
I would like to encourage any other PS Mommas out there as well. If you and your hubby know that PS is where your kiddos are supposed to be, then good for you. God loves those babies more than we do, and He knows what is best for them, and I know that He enjoys watching them out on the playground as one of them is mentioning His name while swinging on the monkey bars!